High Wind — Pennington Plains, South Dakota

2002-01-11 · Pennington Plains, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

High winds developed in a tight pressure gradient following a frontal passage. Winds across northwestern South Dakota became sustained at 35 to 45 mph with frequent gusts 55 to 63 mph for a few hours behind the front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5279084. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.